Several families&nbsp;are displaced after a man crashed a truck into a condo complex in Norwalk, police say.

The crash happened Sunday at the Hamilton Heights condo complex on Hamilton Avenue around 1:12 a.m.&nbsp;

Norwalk police&nbsp;say a truck crashed&nbsp;into a house&nbsp;at 9 Hamilton Ave., which&nbsp;is a two-story condominium containing five apartments.&nbsp;Police say the collision caused structural damage.

Police say the residents of one of the apartments reported that they could not open their door because it was damaged and sealed shut during the crash. The Norwalk Fire Department was able to open the door and free the residents from inside. No injuries were reported.

Police say in addition to the building being severely damaged, several parked vehicles were hit. Police say the investigation revealed that the driver of the truck was intoxicated and responsible for causing the crash.

Thomas&nbsp;Bynes, 63, of Norwalk,&nbsp;was arrested and charged with reckless driving and illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the influence. &nbsp;He was given a $100,000&nbsp;bond and is due in court on Feb. 8.

The Red Cross was contacted and assisted with temporary shelter for the residents of the building.

The crash happened Sunday at the Hamilton Heights condo complex on Hamilton Avenue.

Police: Man facing DUI charges after crashing truck into Norwalk condo complex

NOW AND NEW: Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Jon Cubit says it will be partly sunny and colder today with highs in the upper-30s.

NEXT: There could be a few flurries Wednesday morning and possibly Friday morning as well. The big story is the frigid air that moves into the area Friday and Saturday, probably the coldest air yet of this winter season.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny and colder. High of 38.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny and cold. High of 35.

THURSDAY: Partly sunny. High of 39.

FRIDAY: Mostly sunny, windy and sharply colder. High of 28. Low of zero!

SATURDAY: Sunny, windy and frigid. High of 17.

On Tuesday, it will be partly sunny and colder with highs in the upper-30s.

Partly sunny, colder today; frigid air moves in Friday and Saturday 

Anyone who needs help filing their taxes can come out to several locations across the city including City Hall in Norwalk --now through April.

Officials say it is also Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week.

State&nbsp;police&nbsp;put out tips to help people protect their tax ID.

MORE:<a href="https://connecticut.news12.com/its-tax-filing-season-tips-to-help-you-file-your-2022-income-taxes">&nbsp;It’s tax filing season! Tips to help you file your 2022 income taxes</a>

Norwalk officials say those interested in the tax prep services have to make an appointment at the following locations -&nbsp;

Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Ave., Norwalk, CT 06851

You can make an appointment by calling 860-590-8910

• Wednesdays, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

South Norwalk Library, 10 Washington St., Norwalk, CT 06854

You can make an appointment by calling 203-899-2790

• Thursdays, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Norwalk Library, 1 Belden Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850.

You can make an appointment by calling 203-899-2780

Norwalk Senior Center, 11 Allen Road, Norwalk, CT 06851

&nbsp;You can make an appointment by calling 203-847-3115

• Saturdays, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

You can make an appointment by calling 203-899-2780 or 203-899-2790

<a href="https://simplifyct.force.com/s/onlinescheduler?processId=a3U5Y000001OAOwUAO">Click here</a>&nbsp;to find other free tax service locations by Connecticut town.

Norwalk officials say those interested in the tax prep services have to make an appointment.

Norwalk offers free tax preparation assistance program

Bed Bath &amp; Beyond is closing its doors, the national home furnishing chain confirmed Tuesday.&nbsp;

Customers of the Bed Bath &amp; Beyond in Fairfield say the store had posted signage in their windows on Monday which read “store closing.”

A customer sent News 12 a photo of the front of the store on Monday.

Signs in the picture read&nbsp;“20%&nbsp;off entire&nbsp;store”&nbsp;and&nbsp;“store closing.”

The chain confirmed Connecticut stores closing include: Southington, Wetthersfield, Fairfield, and Enfield.

Bed Bath &amp; Beyond updated its list of stores that will be closing nationwide this year. <a href="https://bedbathandbeyond.gcs-web.com/static-files/2fc46144-7e9a-4083-b728-3f6cab2d1545">Click here for the full list</a>.

Signs in the picture read “20% off entire store” and “store closing.”

Bed Bath & Beyond confirms Fairfield store, 3 other Connecticut locations closing 

When a man from Bethany made a discovery on his farm it turned into a brand-new career.

This week in Made in Connecticut we introduce you to guitar maker Phil Brunwin of <a href="https://www.bethanyguitars.com/workshop-specials/">Bethany Guitars</a>.

This week in Made in Connecticut we introduce you to guitar maker Phil Brunwin of Bethany Guitars.

Made in Connecticut: Bethany Guitars

A change could be coming in the FDA's blood donation policy which could ease rules for blood donations made by gay and&nbsp;bisexual&nbsp;men.

The proposal would allow more gay and&nbsp;bisexual&nbsp;men in monogamous relationships to donate blood.

The new policy would ask donors if they've had new or multiple sexual partners in the last three months.

Those who say 'no' will be allowed to donate.

Those who say 'yes' must answer follow up questions.

Blood banks will continue to test donations for HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.

The proposal would allow more gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships to donate blood.

FDA policy change could ease rules for blood donations made by gay and bisexual men

Groundhog Day can provide some great family fun and a silly break from the harsh winter. Enjoy these Groundhog Day events and meet some of the top animal weather prognosticators in the tri-state area!

Malverne Mel will return to Crossroads Farm for the 28th year to give his prediction on an early spring. Visitors can come and enjoy the festivities, including the music of the Banjo Rascals, as Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett shares Mel's prediction.

Crossroads Farm at Grossman's 480 Hempstead Ave. Malverne, New York 11565 Feb. 2 - 7 a.m.&nbsp;

Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro will announce Holtsville Hal's forecast. Visitors can enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, coffee and bagels and visit the other animals at the ecology center.

Holtsville Ecology Center 249 Buckley Road Holtsville,&nbsp;New York 11742 Feb. 2 -&nbsp;7 a.m.

Head to the Beardsley Zoo's prairie dog habitat to catch their pontificating prairie dog Beardsley Bart and find out if he sees his shadow!

Beardsley Zoo&nbsp; 1875 Noble Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610 Feb. 2 - 7 a.m.&nbsp;

Staten Island Zoo will once again reveal Staten Island Chuck's prediction in a livestream on the zoo's Facebook page. Chuck will make his prediction at 7:30 a.m. Staten Island Zoo Executive Director&nbsp;Ken Mitchell will announce&nbsp;Chuck’s prediction with special guests Council Member David Carr, Council Member Kamillah Hanks and Richmond County DA Mike McMahon. Zoo Board of Trustees President William Frew proudly shared that Chuck has "correctly guessed either an early spring or six weeks of winter the past 13 years."

Feb. 2 - 7 a.m. Livestream available on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/statenislandzoo/">Staten Island Zoo's Facebook page</a>.

Lady Edwina of Essex will make second prognostication for Essex County Turtle Back Zoo - visitors can find out her winter and football predictions. The zoo says visitors can then stop by the reptile house to learn more from its education team.

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Ave. West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Feb. 2 - 8 a.m. Watch on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EssexCountyExecJoeD">Facebook page of County Executive&nbsp;Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr.</a> or in person at the zoo. <a href="https://turtlebackzoo.com/product/groundhogs-day-2023/">More info</a>

Manchestor Mayor Jay Moran and Lutz Children's Museum executive director Patricia Buxton will announce if Chuckles XI predicts an early spring.&nbsp;

Lutz Children Museum 247 S Main St. Manchester, Connecticut 06040 Feb. 2 6:30 a.m. <a href="https://lutzmuseum.org/special-events/groundhog-day/#:~:text=Connecticut%20Groundhog%20Makes%20Prediction%20Thursday%202%2F2%2F23&amp;text=Chuckles%20will%20be%20making%20his,on%20our%20Get%20Tickets%20page">More info</a>

She's not a groundhog - she's a "weather-predicting chicken!" Muscoot Farm will celebrate Groundhog Day by seeing if&nbsp;Cluxatawney Henrietta lays an egg to signal an early spring. Join the fun by watching on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/muscootfarm">Facebook Live</a>&nbsp;at 10 a.m. on Feb. 2.&nbsp;

The Quogue Library will host its annual Groundhog Day celebration with STAR Foundation groundhog "Sam Champion." The event will feature guest speakers and activities from the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, hot chocolate and groundhog-themed treats and a showing of 1993 classic "Groundhog Day."

Quogue Library 90 Quogue St. Quogue, New York 11959 Feb. 2 - 3:30 p.m. <a href="https://quogue.librarycalendar.com/event/quogue-librarys-annual-groundhog-day-celebration">More info</a>

Parker Space, the owner of Space Farms, said they will be pulling Stonewall out again for his yearly Groundhog Day prediction at 7:30 a.m. Space Farms reopens for 2023 in April.

Sweetbriar Nature Center is hosting "Searching for Sweetbriar Sam - A Groundhog adventure."&nbsp;The event will include a craft and a scavenger hunt, plus find out what Niblet the groundhog is predicting.

Sweetbriar Nature Center 62 Eckernkamp Drive Smithtown, New York 11787 Feb. 5 1-3 p.m.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.sweetbriarnc.org/new-events/2019/2/3/searching-for-sweetbriar-sam-a-groundhog-adventure">More info</a>

Did we miss your event? Click <a href="mailto:bjheyman@news12.com">HERE</a>&nbsp;to send us the information.

6 more weeks of winter or an early spring? Enjoy Groundhog Day across the tri-state area

<a href="https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2019/crime-in-the-u.s.-2019/topic-pages/burglary">According to the FBI</a>, in 2019 the average dollar loss per burglary
offense was $2,661.

Before you pack for your vacation, or leave your home for the day, follow the safety tips below to
keep your family and home secure while you’re away. Some of the suggestions
below can also safeguard your things when you’re home!&nbsp;

In an oversharing world, resist the urge to mention your trip on
social media or in public. Nationwide suggests that you post pictures only once
you’re back home.&nbsp;

Keep doors, windows and garages closed and locked at all times.
Consider adding additional deadbolts to exterior doors.&nbsp;

Put mail deliveries on hold at the post office, or ask a trusted
neighbor to pick it up. Don’t forget to also stop the newspaper and
subscriptions deliveries.

Make an inventory of your valuables. Include photos and serial
numbers, Nationwide says.

Make it harder for burglars to find your most valuable items! Keep
important documents, financial information and small valuables in a fireproof
safe, discreetly hidden in your house. And don't keep expensive jewelry on your
bedroom dresser.

Turn off your computer and disconnect it from the Internet,
suggests the Insurance Information Institute. If you save personal information
on your computer, make sure it is difficult to access. You don't want a hacker
at work while you are on vacation.

RELATED:&nbsp;<a href="https://longisland.news12.com/identity-theft-can-happen-to-anyone-reduce-your-risk-with-these-tips">Identity theft can happen to anyone. Reduce your risk with these 4 tips</a>

Arrange for shrubs, bushes and your lawn to be trimmed while you’re away.

Use timers on lights and electrical appliances. Use motion
sensitive lights around the perimeter of your house.&nbsp;

Park your car inside the garage, and ask a neighbor to park in
your driveway occasionally.

RELATED: <a href="https://longisland.news12.com/keep-your-car-and-valuables-safe-with-these-tips">Keep your car and valuables safe with these 8 tips</a>

Form a neighborhood alliance with trusted neighbors to watch out
for each other.&nbsp;

Report all suspicious activity to your police department
immediately.&nbsp;

Be aware of home burglars! Follow these safety tips to keep your home secure while you’re away.

Guide: Here are some safety tips to help prevent home burglaries

Cellphone and security camera video captured the minutes after a fight in downtown Stamford erupted in a shooting and stabbing. Stamford police said it happened around 2:10 a.m. Sunday on lower Summer Street. Patrol officers came upon a group of 30-40 people in the street who appeared to be arguing and physically fighting, according to police.  

“The officers stepped out to investigate, and they heard approximately two to three gunshots in the area. The large crowd quickly dispersed, at which point they were approached by a 28-year-old male who sustained multiple stab wounds and a 31-year-old female who was shot in her abdomen,” said Lt. Douglas Deiso.

Video from a security camera down the street shows a handful of people running away from the scene towards the city parking garage. News 12 also obtained cellphone video from a viewer of the police and EMS response after the shooting. It appears to show officers crowded around one of the victims. At one point, someone yells, “Hurry up! Hurry up!” to paramedics up the street.

Deiso said investigators are still trying to determine if the group had come from a specific bar and what the root of the argument was about. He also said it's unknown if the woman who was shot was the intended target. 

People who live and work in the area told News 12 they were surprised by the shooting. That stretch of Summer Street is very popular with several restaurants, some apartment buildings and a movie theater. It's busy but not usually dangerous.

Downtown Stamford’s been relatively free of any fighting or any type of incidents,” Deiso said. 

Police spent Monday talking to area businesses and seeing if any security cameras recorded the violence. They said the two victims are expected to be OK and credited one officer for providing lifesaving first aid at the scene to the woman.

Anyone with more information or video of the incident is asked to call Stamford police at 203-977-4417. Anonymous tips can be submitted by texting “StamfordPD” and the information to 847411 (TIP411).

Stamford police said it happened around 2:10 a.m. Sunday on lower Summer Street. 

Video shows moments after shooting, stabbing in downtown Stamford

A group gathered in Norwalk Monday to peacefully protest the death of Tyre Nichols and call for change.

A somber and spiritual gathering brought together on the Town Green dozens of residents and officials to protest the brutal death of Nichols.

Nichols was beaten by five Black police officers in Memphis after he was pulled over at a traffic stop. He died three days later. 

People said this case <a href="https://connecticut.news12.com/tyre-nichols-case-revives-calls-for-change-in-police-culture">shows the need to ensure</a> police officers don't abuse their authority, no matter their race.

"It's honestly about breaking the culture. It's honestly about thinking futuristically. Like I said, 1,176 people last year alone were killed by law enforcement, that is about 100 people a month," said state Rep. Kadeem Roberts.

The five officers were charged earlier this month, along with two Memphis Fire Department EMTs, and a driver, and <a href="https://connecticut.news12.com/memphis-authorities-release-video-in-tyre-nichols-death">graphic body camera video</a>&nbsp;of the beating was released Friday.

Death of Tyre Nichols: Dozens gather in Norwalk to peacefully protest

A local Navy recruiter credits a Stamford neurologist with saving his life after complications from COVID-19.

Navy Counselor 1st Class John Meehan came back to the New England Institute for Neurology and Headache in Stamford Monday for a special ceremony to say thank you.

"Thank you from the Navy and the bottom of my heart," said Meehan.

"We thank Dr. Peter McAllister and Stephanie Rickard for providing exemplary care to Navy Counselor 1st Class John Meehan from April 2022 to present day," said Navy Lt. Matthew Bolton.

Back in November 2020, Meehan was hit hard by COVID.

He was at Griffin Hospital twice with the illness.

"Doctors said this is stress, this is anxiety. I was confused because I never had stress or anxiety like this prior to," said Meehan.

So Meehan contacted McAllister, who he saw years before for a bout with Lyme disease.

"They got me in here immediately. I saw Dr. McAllister and thankfully for him he saved my life," said Meehan.

"He couldn't really think straight. He really couldn't get a sentence out straight. He felt depressed, something he never had in his life," said McAllister.

McAllister ran a bunch of tests and diagnosed Meehan with long COVID-19.

"We found inflammatory markers in his spinal fluid, we found abnormal nerves when we did a biopsy," said McAllister.

McAllister used medication and treatment to get Meehan back on his feet. Almost a year later, Meehan says he feels about 80%. He's back to work as a Navy recruiter in Stamford and is so grateful to his doctor.

"I owe my life, so everything - 100%. I can't thank them enough," said Meehan. 

McAllister says long COVID is a very big deal. He says there's some suggestion that it may make patients more susceptible to dementia later in life.

'He saved my life.' Navy recruiter credits Stamford neurologist for COVID-19 recovery

An elevator that had been <a href="https://connecticut.news12.com/norwalk-fire-marshal-inspecting-broken-elevator-at-apartment-complex-after-news-12-report">out of service</a> since December at the Richards Apartments in Norwalk has been fixed.

The issue made it difficult for seniors and people with disabilities to leave their homes. Tyesha Edwards is a full-time caregiver for a resident of the third floor at 93 Richards Ave.

“She will be very excited, I know she cannot wait to get out,” said Edwards.

State Sen. Bob Duff had pushed for the elevator to be fixed earlier this month. He issued a statement that said in part, "I had multiple conversations with the Norwalk Fire Marshal. Working together and with the help of News 12, I'm glad the problem is resolved quickly and efficiently."

Norwalk's fire marshal, Broderick Sawyer, had his team looking into it right away. He wants to remind residents to make sure your smoke alarms work.

Sawyer also says never take the elevator in the event of a fire.

“You should also have an evacuation plan that you practice often so you know exactly what to do,” he said.

Edwards says she hopes this fix is permanent, as this is not the first time this complex has seen this issue.

“I hope it stays like this for a while because she needs to get out, but I’m excited and grateful,” she said.

The issue made it difficult for seniors and people with disabilities to leave their homes. 

Norwalk complex's elevator out of service since December now fixed

Lawmakers say <a href="https://connecticut.news12.com/it-fell-between-the-cracks-criminal-justice-expert-weighs-in-on-julie">a breakdown</a> led to the death of a mother in Milford last month.

Top Democrats Monday proposed a bill requiring "timely responses" between police and prosecutors.

Police say Julie Minogue's husband attacked and then killed her with an ax in December.

Weeks earlier, Minogue asked police to arrest him for violating a protective order. But that arrest never happened.

Prosecutors say Milford police never resubmitted an application for an arrest warrant.

"Trying to understand why, frankly, paperwork doesn't seem to get from one place to another. Do we need to create a law? Do we need to have some more accountability in our system so that breakdown doesn't happen in the future?" said state Sen. Mae Flexer.

Connecticut Democrats propose bill in response to killing of Milford mother last month

For the first time ever, Connecticut communities could install automated enforcement cameras under a bill aimed at lowering surging traffic deaths. But at a hearing on Monday, critics – who have defeated the idea before – claimed cameras disproportionately penalize minority and low-income drivers.

One thing everyone agrees on: Connecticut’s roads are getting more dangerous. Deaths have jumped more than 40% over the past five years, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

Ethan Rodriguez-Torrent of New Haven told lawmakers that several of his friends were hit by cars.

"One of these people was seriously injured and spent months in the hospital in rehab,” he said. “One of them died after being hit head-on by a driver who crossed the center line."

Automated cameras are one of several recommendations from the state <a href="https://portal.ct.gov/DOT/VisionZeroCouncil/WhatIsTheVisionZeroCouncil">Vision Zero Council</a>. Under its proposed <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/TOB/H/PDF/2023HB-05917-R00-HB.PDF">legislation</a>, drivers would get a ticket in the mail if a camera clocks them going at least 10 mph over the speed limit. Drivers would have advance warning; each camera would have a warning sign 100 feet ahead.

The first offense would cost up to $50, with subsequent violations netting up to $75.

"The devices should be out of the question for those who embrace an equity agenda. ProPublica and others have demonstrated that such cameras have racially disparate impact,” said Carole Platt Liebau, president of the Yankee Institute, a conservative policy group. "Studies also indicate that the cameras can increase the number of and severity of traffic accidents."

Those concerns led to the defeat of a <a href="https://connecticut.news12.com/connecticut-lawmakers-hear-proposal-for-automated-speed-cameras">similar proposal</a> in 2021. Instead, legislators approved a pilot program in state highway work zones.

At the time, even the head of the Connecticut State Police Union urged lawmakers to reject the idea.

"This bill proposes the use of speed cameras to replace state troopers on limited access highways," CSPU executive director Andrew Matthews testified in 2021. "[It] does not allow for the accused to have the right to cross-examine their accuser."

Under this year’s legislation, each ticket would undergo an independent review by law enforcement or a private vendor before going out.

Still, some inner-city Democrats remain on the fence.

"It has always gone off the rails because of opposition, in many cases, by urban legislators who believe that it would be a mechanism that's targeted at lower-income urban residents,” said Connecticut Senate President Martin Looney (D-New Haven).

But this year, with so many deadly pedestrian accidents, safety advocates believe public opinion is shifting.

"The number of times I've seen cars run right lights, the number of times I've seen cars make illegal left turns, is just insane,” said Aishwarya Pillai of New Haven.

Automated speeding and red-light cameras are common in New York City and Washington, D.C. But New Jersey ended a five-year pilot program for red-light cameras in 2014. A similar program in Nassau County, New York, lasted only six months.

Under the latest proposal, new DOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto said cameras would only be allowed in school zones or designated "pedestrian safety zones."

"The red-light cameras – limiting them to places where there is a history of crashes,” he said. “It's not just, 'Put them wherever you want.'"

This bill leaves some questions unanswered, including whether an automatic traffic ticket would mean points that count against your auto insurance. In most states, they don't.

The "Vision Zero Bill" also includes other ideas that lawmakers have previously defeated, including a ban on passengers from having an open container of alcohol. Only a dozen states still allow it, and the federal government forces them to divert highway construction dollars to educational efforts instead.

Uber, Lyft, livery services and limos would all be exempt.

The bill would also require all motorcyclists to wear a helmet and allow DOT to use eminent domain to seize land for bicycle trails.

At a hearing on Monday, critics claimed cameras disproportionately penalize minority and low-income drivers.

Connecticut lawmakers again consider automated traffic enforcement cameras

Gov. Ned Lamont proposed a bigger Earned Income Tax Credit Monday which could mean lower tax rates for some families.

More than 200,000 lower-income families would qualify under this proposal.

"I think it's probably the most important, effective way that we can get a couple of thousand dollars, depending on the number of kids, your income bracket -- make life a little more supportable," said Lamont.

The average family would save about $211 a year, according to the state tax commissioner.

Lamont plans to propose several other tax cuts in his budget next week.

Lamont proposes tax credit, which could lower rates for some families

Police are searching for two people suspected of armed robbery in Bridgeport.

They say the incident happened Sunday night at Yuery's Market on East Main Street.

Police say a handgun was shown to employees and cash was stolen.

Anyone who may recognize the suspects is asked to contact police.

Police say the incident happened Sunday night at Yuery's Market on East Main Street.

Bridgeport police seek 2 people suspected of armed robbery

Bridgeport police are investigating a home invasion that happened Monday morning.

It happened on the 600 block of Brooks Street around 9 a.m.

Officers say a woman and two children were in the home at the time.

They say the suspect showed a gun and stole a cellphone.

Anyone with any information is urged to call Bridgeport police.

Police: Suspect broke into Bridgeport home while family was inside

President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.

The move to end the national emergency and public health emergency declarations would formally restructure the federal coronavirus response to treat the virus as an endemic threat to public health that can be managed through agencies' normal authorities. 

It comes as lawmakers have already ended elements of the emergencies that kept millions of Americans insured during the pandemic. Combined with the drawdown of most federal COVID-19 relief money, it would also shift the development of vaccines and treatments away from the direct management of the federal government. 

The move to end the national emergency and public health emergency declarations would formally restructure the federal coronavirus response to treat the virus as an endemic threat to public health that can be managed through agencies' normal authorities.

President Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11

Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz was in Norwalk today to discuss how small businesses can apply for the final phase of the city's COVID-19 grant program.

Bysiewicz was joined by Mayor Harry Rilling at an art gallery that recently was awarded funds through the program. The owner was awarded COVID recovery funds, during the second phase of the program. She talked to News 12 about how the funding has helped her business.

As for the final phase of the grant program, for-profit businesses located in Norwalk can apply. The businesses must have two to 20 employees, and they must be able to show they've been negatively impacted by the pandemic.

Officials say 50 grants are available, and $375,000 will be awarded among the businesses that are chosen. Officials say the money can be used for COVID recovery, including rent payments, utility payments, payroll, PPE, and more.

Here is a breakdown of how the funds will be divided:

-Businesses with two to five employees will receive $5,000